Sr Mgr, Strategic Plan & Feas, GES NA Ops Engineering

Description

Amazon created one of the most sophisticated supply chains in the world. From the introduction of Amazon Prime to the use of advanced technology for package delivery, Amazon consistently drives change from the front of the pack.

Amazon is now searching for an innovative and analytically rigorous Sr. Manager, Strategic Planning & Feasibility to lead a new function within NA Global Engineering Services (GES). This leader will own the upstream project feasibility lifecycle—from pre‑conception through initial funding—ensuring every project entering the execution pipeline has been rigorously vetted for financial viability, timeline achievability, scope alignment, capacity justification, and cross‑functional readiness before one‑way‑door commitments are locked.

• Own the strategic direction and execution of the Strategic Planning & Feasibility function, building the team and mechanisms from the ground up within NA GES
• Lead upstream project feasibility analysis across financial viability (Payback/NPV), timeline achievability (launch year workback), scope alignment (design & template type), capacity justification (3YF+), and cross‑functional readiness
• Establish and enforce decision gates that govern upstream planning commitments, ensuring no project enters execution without rigorous validation
• Build and maintain financial modeling frameworks that align Cap Ex requirements with Payback/NPV decision parameters in collaboration with Finance
• Manage regional and nodal P30/P50 planning facilitation across NA, translating capacity risks into actionable GES feasibility assessments across key partners (WWDE, GPO, OMHS, etc.)
• Deliver vetted, feasibility‑cleared projects to downstream execution partners (OE, Start‑Up, D&C) with validated baselines, documented risk registers, and explicit assumptions
• Drive BRS (Business Requirements Specification) facilitation to eliminate consistent upstream delays that impact design progression for LTM3‑LTM5 milestones
• Own the Plan of Record (POR) vetting process for NA GES, ensuring execution realities are reflected in upstream capacity discussions and that additions/changes are properly approved, tracked, and reported
• Conduct vendor bandwidth and risk feasibility assessments in collaboration with TVM to identify supply‑side constraints before they become execution risks
• Facilitate cross‑functional alignment between Finance, Capacity Planning, WWDE, D&C, Pre Con, and GES execution teams to ensure upstream planning inputs are consistent and timely
• Present feasibility findings, risk postures, and go/no‑go recommendations to GES and cross‑functional leadership at key decision milestones
• Define and implement the engagement model (SOP/RACI/playbook) that clarifies how SP&F works with existing GES teams from LTM0 through First Access
• Build sustainable, scalable mechanisms that prevent premature commitment to projects—eliminating site selection misses, cost control escalations, and downstream churn caused by inadequate upstream due diligence
• Ensure transparent handoffs at LTM-8 where ownership transfers to execution teams, while remaining available as a consulted stakeholder through the execution phase
• Drive engineering and planning best practices, setting standards for upstream feasibility that reduce rework and disruption across the GES portfolio

Global Engineering Services (GES) North America (NA) Strategic Planning & Feasibility operates at the critical intersection of network planning and engineering execution. A day may involve reviewing a site feasibility assessment before lease commitment, building a financial model to validate Payback/NPV for a new program, leading a cross‑functional alignment session with Capacity Planning and Finance, or presenting go/no‑go recommendations to GES leadership.

SP&F is collaborative by design, working daily to ensure upstream rigor eliminates downstream disruption.

• Bachelor's degree in engineering, mechanical, operations, supply chain, business administration, or…